Dermalogica Oil Free Matte Block SPF20

I’m always on the lookout for good sunscreens for the face. I’ve found a few which I thought were great at first, but they always fell short after a while. My skin would shine like the sun, and not in a good way, after a couple of hours. It’s not a good look, not with that godawful sheen reflecting off my rather large nose.

I stumbled upon Dermalogica’s Oil-Free Matte Block SPF20 during a facial treatment at Endota Spa. The beauty therapist applied it on my skin when the facial was over, and when I saw how oil-free it was, I bought a bottle to try. I have to say, I’m impressed.

Dermalogica Oil Free Matte Block SPF20

Description:

Dermalogica Oil Free Matte Block shields skin from damaging UV rays and helps control oil production at the same time as being a sunscreen. Microsponge technology absorbs oil, maintaining an all-day matte finish and preventing shine without any powdery residue. Oil free formula contains soothing Green Tea to help calm inflammation caused by breakouts.
Ultra-fine porcelain particles of Titanium Dioxide combined with chemical sunscreens provide optimum UVA and UVB protection.
UV Smart Booster Technology enhances photoprotection with antioxidant vitamins C and E that scavenge UV-induced free radicals any time skin is exposed to daylight.
Cornstarch and Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer act as microsponges to absorb excess surface oils on skin.

Ingredients:
Dermalogica Oil Free Matte Block SPF20 Ingredients
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The lotion is light in texture, and doesn’t smell dodgy. You know how sunscreens can be; they usually have this awful chemical scent which turns me off big time. This sunscreen does not have an odd scent; in fact, it doesn’t smell of anything. It absorbs quickly, which meant I didn’t have to blot any off my skin with a tissue before applying my powder foundation. Even though it contains dimethicone, it doesn’t have that silicon-y texture like say, Smashbox’s Photo Finish Foundation Primer.

What’s great about this sunscreen is that it’s oil-free. My oily T-zone remains grease-free for hours, and I don’t even feel as though I had anything on my face. So for me, this is a great find indeed.

Dermalogica Oil Free Matte Block SPF20 (50ml) is available at all Endota Spa salons, and leading departmental stores stocking the brand. It’s priced at AU$64 (don’t bother getting it from Strawberrynet, as it’s more expensive there (AU$69)).

What I like about it: Light texture, fragrance-free and oil free. Big thumbs up in my book.

What I do not like about it: Nothing

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6 comments… add one
  1. Eli

    I want to trrrrrrrrry. On Neutrogena withdrawal now that I finished my last bottle.

  2. gio

    Thanks for the review. It sounds really good and I’m so curious to try it now.

  3. Mel

    Has anybody tried Laneige oil-free sunblock?

  4. Jezebel

    I didn’t know this sunscreen but it’s look good ! But I don’t know if I can find it in my city…

  5. Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel

    This is a great line. Dermalogica makes fantastic products!

    Cindy 🙂

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